Finding the Third Proportional to 256,398.50 and 397,997.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,398.50 and 397,997.50 is: 617,796.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,398.50 : 397,997.50 = 397,997.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,398.50/397,997.50 = 397,997.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,398.50x = 397,997.50 × 397,997.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,398.50x = 158,402,010,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,402,010,006.25/256,398.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,796.16
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